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Archive for April, 2024

Peru, NY Police investigating Jenkins St. homicide after woman found dead

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April 17, 2024, Ausable Point DEC Campground – “Major” construction project underway

A new entrance booth 

Peru Central School District is partners with River Valley Regenerative to compost food scraps!

River Valley Regenerative is part of the ADK Action group called Compost for Good, responsible for community compost projects in Lewis, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, and Essex Counties. Compost for Good supports the composting goals of individuals, businesses, municipalities, innovators, institutions, and organizations through technical assistance, product and feedstock research, strategic development, and the fostering […]

3rd Annual Town of Peru Green Up Day on Saturday, April 20th from 8 am to 12 pm

The first 50 kids who join us will receive a coupon for one free ice cream cone from Stewart’s. Spring has arrived signaling it’s time to start planning the 3rd Annual Town of Peru Green Up Day on Saturday, April 20th from 8 am to 12 pm. We invite you to join the Peru Lions […]

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik named to 2024 Time Magazine 100 list

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Big Peru VFW event coming up

Albany police officer ‘ambushed,’ shot during traffic stop; suspect dead

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Stone fundraiser set for April 27

This is your chance to support a family with Peru ties whose son is undergoing cancer treatment By John T Ryan Peru/Plattsburgh —If you’ve never been to Peru’s Courthouse, you may not know Holly Stone. She’s been a Peru court clerk since 2011. Holly and her husband Terry’s 25-year-old son Austin is battling brain cancer. […]

New York lawmakers, Hochul agree on $237 billion state budget, 15 days after deadline

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2024 property tax assessments in today’s mail

By John T Ryan  April 15, 2024, Peru—Most Peru property owners opened their mailboxes today to find their 2024 Assessment Notification from Peru’s assessor, Jeremiah Cross. An accompanying letter explains why annual assessments are necessary and provides options if a taxpayer disagrees with the assessed value. County, town, and school tax rates, not assessed values, […]

CVPH statement on today’s lockdown

CVPH Lockdown Initiated for Patient and staff safety Security measures were lifted after a quick, professional response from local law enforcement PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/15/2024) — Earlier this morning, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) officials, in conjunction with local law enforcement, locked down the Main Campus after a credible […]

Syracuse officer and Onondaga County deputy killed in Salina shootout identified

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UPDATE: Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital lockdown lifted

This story was last updated at 1:50 p.m. Click here for the NCPR story 

NBC5 reports that CVPH lockdown ended at 10:32 a.m.

Lockdown cleared at CVPH in Plattsburgh April 15, 10:36AM EDT The lockdown has ended as of 10:32 a.m., according to hospital officials.

CVPH in Plattsburgh on lockdown

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New Burlington mayor plans for future, tackling community safety, budget, climate and more

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Syracuse police officer and a deputy killed in shooting in suburban town of Salina

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Churchill: At new Bills stadium, the fleecing continues

Despite more than a billion dollars in support from taxpayers, fans are being told they’ll have to pay for the right to buy season tickets Click here for the Times-Union opinion 

One confirmed dead after Saranac Burnt Hill Rd. fire

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Macaroni and Cheese Vegetable Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

CCC remembers past President Ray DiPasquale

DiPasquale passed away on April 4, He served as the College President from 2017 to 2021 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hudson Headwaters to open new primary care location in Lake Placid

New practice focuses on family health Click here for the Sun Community News story

First Tesla dealership in Vermont holds South Burlington grand opening celebration

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NY Cannabis regulators approve 101 new licenses, as applicants complain about proximity protection

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Special School Board Meeting April 2024

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Library on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 7:30 AM.  The purpose of this meeting is to adopt the 24-25 property tax report card and to vote on the BOCES (CVES) administrative budget and on the slate of candidates running for […]